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Foreign ministers of Iran, Belgium hold phone call

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister discussed bilateral issues, the latest developments in the West Asian region, and current diplomatic trends in a telephone call with the Belgian Foreign Minister.

EU urges Israel to halt military escalation in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The EU on Monday urged Israel to halt its military escalation in Lebanon and respect the country's sovereignty, while reaffirming support for diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions.

Iran hits back at EU to condemn its response to US attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has lashed out at the European Union (EU)’s criticism of Iran’s self-defense measures taken against the recent US attacks.

Iran, EU top diplomats discuss ceasefire efforts

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed the latest developments regarding the Tehran-Washington peace talks.

Europe spends €10.4bn to ease energy shock from war on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – European Union governments have spent €10.4 billion to shield households and businesses from energy price spikes triggered by the war on Iran, a Brussels-based think tank said.

Iran slams EU's double standards over Minab school attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in London has criticized European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, condemning Brussels’ double standards and selling its integrity through silence in the face of recent events in Iran.

Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to suspend deal with Israel

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have called on the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with the Zionist regime.

Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.

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EU collapse will accelerate after elections in Hungary

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The outcome of Hungary’s elections will only accelerate the decline of the European Union, Russian President’s Special Envoy for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev believes.

Eurozone inflation jumps as energy prices surge

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Inflation across the eurozone has accelerated to 2.5 percent year-on-year in March, up from 1.9 percent in February, driven by rising energy costs linked to the war.

Gas price in Europe surpasses $800 per 1,000 cubic

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The price of gas on the exchange in Europe surpassed $800 per 1,000 cubic meters as Monday trading opened for the first time since January 2023.

Iran warns Europe against standing on wrong side of history

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has warned Europeans not to stand on the wrong side of the history.

EU calls for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has urged a "diplomatic solution" on Iran on Monday ahead of expected nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.

EU fails to get US, G7 support for blocking Russian oil supplies

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The European Union has failed to get the United States’ and G7 support in order to jointly block Russian oil deliveries under its 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions.

Iran designates EU member states’ Naval, Air Forces as terrorist entities

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it has designated the naval and air forces of all European Union member states as terrorist entities, citing the principle of reciprocal action.

EU in worst crisis ever: Slovak PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The EU is facing the deepest crisis in its history, with economic problems compounded by a lack of leadership and long-term vision in Brussels, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned.

Orban criticizes Brussels as threat to Hungary’s sovereignty

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Hungary should fear the EU, not Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned, arguing that the bloc poses a “direct threat” to his country’s sovereignty.

Munich Security Conf. turned into “Munich Circus”: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Munich Security Conference has been turned into “Munich Circus”.

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EU should revise its non-constructive approach towards Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union (EU) to change its counterproductive approach towards Iran,

EU welcomes Iran-US talks, urges giving diplomacy a chance

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The European Union said on Monday it welcomed indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States and stressed the need to give diplomacy time to resolve Iran’s nuclear issue.

EU asks TikTok to disable ‘addictive’ features

The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications, as well as its recommendation engine.

Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter blast EU’s move

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has condemned the recent move by the European Union (EU) against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran FM issues statement after summoning of EU ambassadors

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement after its summoning of the EU ambassadors in Tehran over the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s blacklisting by the bloc's members.

EU move against IRGC ‘completely illegal, unjustified’: spox.

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is a completely 'illegal and unjustified' move.

IRGC says EU move aligns with US policies

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has condemned the European Union’s decision to label the force as a so-called terrorist organization.

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European armies now considered terrorists under Iran's law

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that Europe’s move against the IRGC follows US directives, warning that under Iranian law, the armed forces of European countries are considered terrorist organizations.

Iran intelligence ministry blasts EU's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has issued a statement, condemning the European Union's move to put the IRGC on the bloc's terrorist list.

Many Europeans call US a threat for 1st time

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Many EU countries have begun to see the United States as a threat to the EU, and their foreign ministers openly spoke about this at a meeting in Brussels.

Senior cleric raps EU move in blacklisting IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The interim leader of the Friday Prayers in Tehran hit back at the Europe for listing the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).